How to travel from Southampton to Nottingham

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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$25

Average price

Cheapest

$109

Average price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 11m

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Fastest

3h 41m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Southampton to Nottingham

How to get from Southampton to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Southampton to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:15PM6h44
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
11:59PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$331One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:15PM6h44
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
11:59PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC72317+Great Western RailL23020+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12217
09:53AM4h15
Southampton Central (SOU)
02:08PMNottingham station (NOT)
$2031One-way
3 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61448+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12209
08:00AM4h50
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:50PMNottingham station (NOT)
$2031One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP61450+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12215
09:00AM4h50
Southampton Central (SOU)
01:50PMNottingham station (NOT)
$2031One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM6h59
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:59PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:15PM7h00
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
12:15AMNottingham, University of Nottingham
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM7h15
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:15AMNottingham, University of Nottingham
$331One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Nottingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Nottingham:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Nottingham costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from Southampton to Nottingham is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Nottingham is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Nottingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Nottingham:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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